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Apple claims iOS developers can bypass the App Store by creating web apps

Apple has responded to an Australian antitrust complaint by claiming that it is already possible for iOS developers to bypass the App Store. The company says developers can use the web to sell services like subscriptions. Amusingly, the company goes on to suggest that progressive web applications are a viable alternative to iOS apps … Apple had already asked for an Australian lawsuit to be…
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This new retro-styled electric moped blends the best of electric bicycles and e-motorcycles

They say there’s nothing new under the sun, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still combine classic styling to create novel products. And the recently unveiled Pepper electric moped is a prime example of old meets new with a design that blurs the line between electric bicycles and motorcycles. Developed in Switzerland by Jonas Ohlsson and his team, the Pepper electric moped (or perhaps…
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OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 day-one update rolls out for OnePlus 9/9 Pro

Despite having only just launched officially, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are receiving an OxygenOS 11.2.1.1 day-one update to ensure everything is in order prior to the global releases, which vary from region to region. The OxygenOS 11.2.1.1.LE15BA update is likely to be…
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Samsung has updated these phones to Android 11

It usually takes Android OEMs a fair bit to get the latest version of the OS on older devices, but Samsung has been getting better and better at this every year. For Android 11, the official update schedule kicked off in early December and continues to expand. Here’s every device Samsung has updated to Android 11 so far. This article will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts…
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Sigma's new 61MP fp L adds more resolution and optional EVF to original fp

Sigma has announced a high-resolution version of its ultra-compact, full-frame fp, known as the fp L. This new model adds a 61 Megapixel full-frame sensor (almost certainly based on the sensor used in the Sony a7R IV), a hybrid autofocus system, true 24p video capture and support for USB Power Delivery. There’s also an optional new electronic viewfinder that screws onto the side of the…
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